Good Stuff Eatery
Last inspected: Jun 29, 2017
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Score
Good Stuff Eatery appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2014. The most recent visit was on Jun 29, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Good Stuff Eatery is from Jun 29, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 29, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 5LBS OF HAMBURGERS AT 98.4F-100.2F AND 3 LBS OF TURKEY BURGERS AT 109.2F-112.7F BOTH ON A COOKIE RACK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Apr 28, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, COOKED MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS, CHEESE, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE BACK DOOR AND WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ITEMS AND STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Mar 7, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE FRONT SLOP SINK IN THE EAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 24, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FACILITY HAS NO ACTIVE CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL CONTRACT FOR THE FACILITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE FRONT SLOP SINK IN THE EAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 14, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE FRONT SLOP SINK IN THE EAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 7, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE SOUTH WALL ABOVE THE ICE CREAM COOLER/MILK SHAKE PREP AREA AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 2-3 FLYING AROUND THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND OR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE FRONT SLOP SINK IN THE EAST CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 2, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink, rear kitchen areas had excess grease build up in rear corners, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/ missing, stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen areas had grease stains, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged light shields in rear kitchen area, office storage area, shall be provided.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment, missing, shall be provided. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced. Shelving/cabinets under pop dispensing unit, storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Mar 14, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( HAMBURGERS, SHAKES) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE MENU SIGNS OVER THE SHAKE STATION, 10 ON THE WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE REAR BEVERAGE STATION AND 20 ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK AND THE MOP HANDLE OF THE MOP INSIDE OF THE MOP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, BACON AND CUT VEGETABLES) ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED/HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Apr 28, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COATS AND BAGS STORED OVER FOOD IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKERS OR A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Mar 30, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (GUACAMOLE, HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COATS AND BAGS STORED OVER FOOD IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOCKERS OR A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED AND WET LINEN STORED INAPPROPRIATELY NEAR REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED AND/OR WET LINEN IN A CONTAINER PROPERLY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED ON THE FLOOR BY THE REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jan 8, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN THE BASEBOARDS AND THE WALL BEHIND THE COLLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Dec 22, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Nov 26, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Good Stuff Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Good Stuff Eatery on file is from Jun 29, 2017. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Good Stuff Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Good Stuff Eatery.
Has Good Stuff Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Good Stuff Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Good Stuff Eatery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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